Master Certificate in IS Security

This is a unique online program in information systems security for the IS/IT professional. In it, you’ll gain invaluable insight into the latest technology and learn techniques used by industry experts in computer security. You’ll also be equipped to lead in the warfare against cyber-terrorist threats and even the most complex cryptographic attacks. Learn everything from patch management security to cryptography and earn (CISSP®). certification. The Villanova University online Master Certificate in Information Systems Security will expand your expertise in both the theoretical and the applied aspects of information systems security and keep you current on the latest in cryptography, network security and internet security systems.

Explore topics like network security and its increasing importance, internet security and implementation, and risk analysis within computer security systems. You’ll also study basic networking theory and equipment voice data, patch management security, LANs, WANs and remote access as well as more advanced issues for information systems security management today.

Your Master Certificate in IS Security from Villanova can be earned by completing three eight-week courses – online including: Essentials of IS Security, CISSP® Advanced Security Management and either Project Management for IS/IT Professionals or Essentials of Business Analysis. Following completion of your Master Certificate in IS Security, you can test to earn your (ISC)2 ® certification and become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®).